Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ50 1/1.8" Compact camera 10.1 MP CCD 3648 x 2736 pixels Silver

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2011-09-23 10:29:25

Average rating:80

Uk has collected 50 expert reviews for Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ50 1/1.8" Compact camera 10.1 MP CCD 3648 x 2736 pixels Silver and the average expert rating is 80 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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Photoradar.com

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2011-09-23 10:29:01

Average rating:80

Now Panasonic has muddied the waters with a sophisticated bridge camera that boasts a spec that is higher than some budget SLRs - and at a consumer-friendly price to boot.The FZ50 definitely has professional aspirations, with its tough, grippy, black p...

Now Panasonic has muddied the waters with a sophisticated bridge camera that boasts a spec that is higher than some budget SLRs - and at a consumer-friendly price to boot.The FZ50 definitely has professional aspirations, with its tough, grippy, black p...

digitalversus.com

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2011-09-23 10:29:01

Average rating:100

On paper, the FZ50 resembles the perfect bridge except for one detail; it doesn’t have a wide angle. It starts at 35 mm. For the rest, everything else seems to be there. 12x stabilized optical zoom, 10 mega pixel sensor, moveable screen, and (this is n...

Very precise and detailed images, less subject to noise than the competition, 12x stabilized zoom, Movable screen, manual focus and zoom ring, 1 second startup time, Active optical zoom in video mode, but it can be heard in sequences...
The screen is a little late, Noise correction is degrading at 400 ISO and beyond, Fluttery image in video mode but very fluid, Recommended price of 650 euros (September, 2006)...

practicalphotography.com

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2011-09-23 10:29:01

Average rating:100

You could be forgiven for thinking that the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 is anything but a compact, such is its size and styling, but it is, complete with 100-1600 (3200 also available) ISO range, and a 2in monitor...

expertreviews.co.uk

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2011-09-23 10:29:02

Average rating:100

Gives DSLRs a run for their money. The FZ50 has been available for over a year, but its still the best superzoom. Its ergonomics are fantastic, with the large design fitting comfortably in the hand, a fold-out screen to help shooting at awkward an...

techradar.com

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2011-09-23 10:29:09

Average rating:80

Now that some digital SLRs offer live LCD framing, and given that some compact cameras can capture 10Mp RAW files, the gap between serious SLRs and simple compact cameras has started to narrow. Now Panasonic has muddied the waters with a sophistica...

Stunning lens, Good range of creative features, Gorgeous movie mode...
Image quality not on SLR levels...
Now that some digital SLRs offer live LCD framing, and given that some compact cameras can capture 10Mp RAW files, the gap between serious SLRs and simple compact cameras has started to narrow. Now Panasonic has muddied the waters with a sophistica...

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pcauthority.com.au

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2011-11-08 17:08:01

Average rating:67

Looking at its specifications, the DMC-FZ50 has a lot going for it. It sports a 10.2-megapixel sensor plus a Leica 12x optical zoom, from 35-420mm (35mm equivalent). The lens has optical image stabilisation and the zoom is fluid damped for smoothness.I...

goodgearguide.com.au

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2011-11-08 17:08:07

Average rating:60

While the FZ50 is a reasonably strong advanced camera, a combination of its size, price tag and issues at high sensitivities mean it is only suited to certain buyers.

Great features, Speedy operation, Big zoom...
Soft pictures, Noise canceling algorithm leads to loss of clarity, Big, Price The Final Word While the FZ50 is a reasonably strong advanced camera, a combination of its size, price tag and issues at high sensitivities mean it is only suited to certain...
While the FZ50 is a reasonably strong advanced camera, a combination of its size, price tag and issues at high sensitivities mean it is only suited to certain buyers.

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dpexpert.com.au

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2011-11-08 17:08:12

Average rating:0

The Panasonic DMC-FZ50 is a 10 megapixel super-zoom camera with a 35?420mm (film equivalent) Leica lens. The camera looks best in its black finish ? the grey body looks plasticky. Construction quality is good and controls are intuitive. The camera is...

The external flash shoe is a useful feature and the swing-out rotating LCD screen is excellent. And that is just as well.
The electronic viewfinder is pretty dire. Fortunately the LCD viewer is manoeuvrable and of high enough resolution and brightness to serve as a viewfinder most of the time. It doesn’t have as many swings and tilts as the Canon S3IS but it is still u...
The Panasonic is a difficult camera to rate. The lens and image processing are so good and the image stabilisation so effective that you want to love it. And for static images it is hard to beat. For a tourist this could be the ideal camera. But for ta...

photoreview.com.au

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2011-11-08 17:08:20

Average rating:80

As the ninth model in Panasonics FZ series of 12x zoom cameras, the DMC-FZ50 is a sizeable step-up from its predecessor, with higher sensor resolution. It also sports a new Venus Engine III image processor chip. The higher-resolution sensor has exte...

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stuff.tv

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2014-03-31 04:57:16

Average rating:80

Panasonic’s Lumix gang is best known for its feisty compacts, but it’s also home to some unsung high-zoomers. One such character is the FZ50 which, on paper, sounds like a photographer’s dream: a 10-megapixel sensor, 12x zoom, image s...

Intuitive controls. Image stabilisation. Huge 12x zoom.
Images poor at high ISO settings.
Megapixels gone mad. A great camera let down by an overambitious sensor...

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steves-digicams.com

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2011-09-23 10:29:01

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The DMC-FZ50 is the 10.1-megapixel model in Panasonics popular Lumix line. It features a 12x LEICA optical zoom lens, the Venus III imaging engine, the MEGA O.I.S (Optical Image Stabilizer) and a 2" color LCD. A Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens on the DMC-...

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tech2.com

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2011-09-23 10:29:02

Average rating:90

Weve been talking about this one for a while now. Rated as Tech 2s best superzoom of 2006, the FZ50 makes it to our labs for review purposes. It may be close to a year old, but its still a strong contender in the superzoom category, and now at a who...

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Howstuffworks.com

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2011-09-23 10:29:03

Average rating:60

If you like the idea of a high-end digital camera that looks and feels like a traditional 35mm film camera, but you dont want to pay for a digital SLR, Panasonic may have created the ultimate "tweener" model with its Lumix DMC-FZ50. This unit costs le...

12X optical zoom, optical IS works well, LCD can swivel and rotate, decent price for near digital SLR camera...
Image quality just doesnt match 10.1 megapixels of resolution, EVF wont appeal to everyone, camera body is very large...
If you like the idea of a high-end digital camera that looks and feels like a traditional 35mm film camera, but you dont want to pay for a digital SLR, Panasonic may have created the ultimate "tweener" model with its Lumix DMC-FZ50. This unit costs l...

dpinterface.com

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2011-09-23 10:29:04

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DPInterface Panasonic Lumix FZ50 ReviewBrad Soo - November 30th, 2006 The Lumix FZ50 is Panasonics latest top-of-the-line fixed lens camera. It still has the 12X stabilized lens from the FZ30 but now it adds 10 megapixels of resolution and all these:...

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stuff.tv

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2011-09-23 10:29:05

Average rating:80

Panasonic’s Lumix gang is best known for its feisty compacts, but it’s also home to some unsung high-zoomers. One such character is the FZ50 which, on paper, sounds like a photographer’s dream: a 10-megapixel sensor, 12x zoom, image s...

Intuitive controls. Image stabilisation. Huge 12x zoom.
Images poor at high ISO settings.
Megapixels gone mad. A great camera let down by an overambitious sensor...

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imaging-resource.com

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2011-09-23 10:29:06

Average rating:0

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 Overview by Dan HavlikReview Date: 01/23/07 Panasonics all-in-one superzoom cameras have garnered very positive reviews from critics and consumers alike over the years, and with good reason. The winning combination of the Lumi...

Generous, 12x optical zoom lens Very quiet, easy-to-adjust manual zoom ring Effective fly-by-wire manual focus ring Excellent MEGA O.I.S. feature steadies long-range and low-light shots Serious, hefty design suggests professional digital SLR Swiveling...
Heavy chroma noise when shooting above ISO 400 Shots at ISO 400 look okay, but distinctly soft printed at 8x10; shots at ISO 800 are only good for 4x6 prints at best Early shutter penalty jams up camera if you snap pictures too quickly Shot-to-shot spe...
Despite some nagging issues, its hard not to like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50. Any camera that pairs a high quality Leica-branded 12x optical zoom lens with Panasonics excellent MEGA O.I.S. is a great value and offers a myriad of uses. But with digi...

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pcmag.com

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2011-09-23 10:29:07

Average rating:80

Panasonics new Lumix DMC FZ50, which replaces the FZ30, is an excellent superzoom camera that carries a host of improvements. First of all, its now got 10 megapixels. Second, it can shoot at a greater range of ISO ratings—up to 1,600!—although...

Excellent feature set. Zoom and focus ring. Includes a hot shoe. Has optical image stabilization. Supports RAW format.
Big. Pricey. Smallish LCD. Needs better burst mode. No TIFF format support.
An excellent camera for those who want D-SLR-like quality and performance. It can also shoot video in both standard and 16:9 format at 30 fps...

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Neocamera.com

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2011-09-23 10:29:08

Average rating:60

Out of specifications alone, the FZ50 has just about everything a high-end digital camera can offer. Given a 10 megapixels sensor, a 12X stabilized optical zoom, full manual controls, manual focus, manual white-balance and ISO sensitivities up to 1600...

dcresource.com

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2011-09-23 10:29:09

Average rating:0

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 ($650) is the upgrade to their popular FZ30 ultra zoom camera. I was a fan of the FZ30, but was disappointed with its high noise levels. That was a shame, since the camera did almost everything else right. The FZ50 is her...

letsgodigital.org

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2011-09-23 10:29:12

Average rating:80

The Panasonic Lumix FZ50 camera is already Panasonics fourth FZ10-series Megazoom camera, the FZ40 never existed. It has to be said the step from FZ20 to the FZ30 was quite a leap indeed. The step to the Lumix FZ50 isnt quite as large, yet every bit...

Megapixel.net

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2011-09-23 10:29:14

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Although in comparison to its predecessor this new model is considerably different internally, its overall design and size are similar, as are the positions of all the external controls. The body is composed of a solid plastic with textured grip areas...

Good image quality when the RAW format is used, Stabilized 12X zoom, Smooth zoom adjustment ring, Excellent zoom, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 aspect ratios, Complete range of capture modes, Long exposures up to 60 seconds, Sturdily built, Exceptional SilkyPix so...
JPEG compression too destructive, Noise as of 100 ISO, As expensive as an entry level digital SLR...
Panasonic has introduced the newest addition to the FZ bridge camera series that features a long zoom and stabilization: the DMC-FZ50, which is clearly based on the FZ30 but offers a 10.1-megapixel resolution, a 2 megapixel increase over its predecesso...

photoxels.com

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2011-09-23 10:29:16

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It has fast performance with 2 sec. startup and no practical shutter lag. The 12x optical zoom lens is superb with no lens extension and an effective optical image stabilization. A large 2.0-in. Free-angle LCD flips out and rotates for comfortable abov...

cameralabs.com

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2011-09-23 10:29:20

Average rating:84

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 is the successor to the highly popular FZ30. The FZ30 justifiably earned itself many loyal owners thanks to its huge 12x optically-stabilised zoom in a relatively compact package with plenty of manual control. It was - an...

Great quality lens with massive 12x range, Optical Image Stabilisation, Flip-out and twistable screen, Great build quality and manual control...
Noise levels high even at low sensitivities, Smearing from noise reduction, 35mm equiv not as wide as Fujifilms 28mm...
Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ50 verdictAt Cameralabs we were very fond of the earlier Panasonic Lumix FZ30. Sporting a great quality 12x optical zoom lens with effective stabilisation along with SLR-styling and a decent level of manual control, there really...

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photographyblog.com

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2011-09-23 10:29:21

Average rating:80

The new Panasonic DMC-FZ50 is a compact digital camera that offers many of the benefits of a true DSLR. Theres a 12x ultra-zoom lens, equivalent to a focal length of 35-420mm, housed in a stylish and well-made body. The DMC-FZ50s Leica-branded lens...

If you want a DSLR-like camera, without it actually being a true DSLR, then the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 is for you. Its one of a handful of compact digital cameras with a 12x zoom lens, offering a versatile focal range of 35-420mm that will more tha...

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dpreview.com

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2011-09-23 10:29:22

Average rating:75

Announced bang on schedule exactly a year after the camera it replaces, the FZ50 is the new flagship in Panasonics big-zoom Lumix range, upping the image size to a class-leading 10.2 megapixels and adding a couple of welcome new features. Unlike the...

Excellent resolution and corner-to-corner detail at lower ISO settings, Vivid but realistic color, Superb 12x optical zoom, Effective image stabilization, Excellent handling and SLR-like control, Comprehensive range of controls and features, New Function...
Extra 2 million pixels offer little visible advantage, Noise reduction produces visible artefacts and loss of low contrast detail even at low ISO (and noise if you dont use NR) if viewed at 100% (actual pixels), ISO 400 and above very soft and smeary due...
The FZ50 answers several of the minor quibbles we had with the FZ30 (better access to ISO and WB, proper raw conversion software in the box, more flexible screen positioning) and adds some useful new features (TTL hot shoe, custom modes, function menu...

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dpnow.com

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2011-09-23 10:29:23

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ow do you appreciate your photos in this digital age?I spent relatively little time with the DMC-FZ50 during last weeks Panasonic Lumix Barcelona press event for the European press, so below is a smaller than ideal gallery of original JPEG images I to...

luminous-landscape.com

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2011-09-23 10:29:24

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s in Q3, 2006. The L1 DSLR is a brand new offering, while two others which caught my eye are refreshes of previous versions. The FZ50 is an update to the popular FZ-30, while the LX2 is a refresh of the unique LX1. The following are quick-take reviews...

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